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Celebrating Helen Keller – Her Life, Achievements and Indelible Influence

Posted on June 12, 2025 - 10:39 am by Katie Frederick

Helen Keller surrounded by a crown of young people

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated as of June 2025 to reflect new information about Helen Keller’s legacy and the preservation of her work. It may be hard to imagine, but Helen Keller – born June 27, 1880 – and her beloved teacher and friend, Annie Sullivan, were their era’s equivalent of TikTok stars.   Annie famously taught DeafBlind Helen […]

How Volunteering Shaped My Career as a Blind Professional

Posted on May 27, 2025 - 11:52 am by Richard Rueda

individuals at a food drive pack canned food in bags

At its heart, volunteering is the act of freely offering time, talent, and energy in service of others. But for me, it’s been so much more. It has shaped my identity, expanded my capabilities, and catalyzed a professional journey that continues to evolve. A Foundation Built on Service From my teenage years, I found purpose […]